muji's wood house in japan promotes all-round comfort

the muji ‘wood house’ in okazaki is a model showcasing a dwelling centered around promoting all-round comfort regarding ventilation, temperature and light.

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the pre-fabricated home is constructed as picture-perfect showroom that allows potential buyers to envision their daily lives within the muji-furnished space. the box-shaped residence is articulated around a floor-to-ceiling atrium. this core void space with the stairwell promotes airflow from the communal spaces on the ground floor to the bedrooms upstairs. meanwhile to promote a strong connection to the outdoors, porches are available on both levels, while sliding doors wrap around the west side of the building.

a large atrium space brings light into both levels

versatility is achieved due to its straightforward box floorplan. rooms can be configured depending on who inhabits the home, whether it is just a couple or an entire family. there are no limitations on how to use the space as their is no set floorplan, allowing inhabitants to ‘live freely’.

the whole space is furnished using a variety of muji products

living room / lounge area

the void space encourages airflow

the second floor features a vaulted ceiling and ceiling fan to promote ventilation

the home was devised to be sustainable

plenty of storage space is included

kitchen area

the hot water supply would be provided from the solar panels on the roof

see more ‘model houses’ by muji here

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